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Why apply for Canada PR?

  • Invites 4.85 lakh Canada PRs in 2024
  • Welcoming 1.5 million new PRs by 2026
  • 1 Million jobs lying vacant for 100+ days
  • Earn 5 to 8 times your current salary
  • Access to Universal Healthcare System
  • FREE Education for your children
  • Retirement benefits
  • Easiest path to get Canadian Citizenship

Canada permanent resident status is given to a candidate who got the Canada PR visa while immigrating to Canada but is not equal to Canadian citizenship. With Permanent Residency, candidates can live in Canada permanently for 5 years. After living in Canada on PR status for 4 years, the candidate can apply for citizenship based on eligibility.

Canada PR Process

Canada PR process is an easy 7-step procedure for applicants who meet the eligibility and requirements. Following the 7 steps, you can process your Canada PR visa application. A Permanent Resident (PR) visa has become prominent among immigrants who are willing to settle in ‘Maple Leaf country.’ It depends on your path to apply for the Canada PR visa.

Here is the path list that guides you on the Canada PR process.

“Did You Know: You can get a Canada PR Visa without a job offer in Canada.” 

Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026

Canada PR Eligibility 

Canada PR Requirements

Below is the checklist of Canada PR requirements you need to check before applying for permanent residence in Canada.

  • Age
  • Education
  • Work experience
  • Language ability
  • Adaptability
  • Arranged employment
  • Police verification certificate

Application for a Canada PR visa through the PNP program requires the applicants to have some connection to the province. You can either work in that province or study there. You can be eligible if you have a job offer from an employer in the province. To qualify under this program, you should be able to get 67 points out of 100 in the eligibility factors given below:

  1. Age: Those between 18-35 years get maximum points. Those above 35 get fewer points, while the maximum age to qualify is 45 years.
  2. Education: Under this category, your educational qualification must be equal to higher secondary education under Canadian standards.
  1. Work experience: For minimum points, you should have at least one year of full-time work experience. More years of work experience means more points. IRCC use the 2021 National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to identify and categorize jobs (occupations) and your occupation must be listed based on the training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) as they require: TEER 0, or TEER 1 and 2, or TEER 3.
  1. Language ability: You must have at least 6 bands in your IELTS test, and the score must be less than 2 years old. You get extra points if you are proficient in French.
  1. Adaptability: If your spouse or common-law partner is willing to migrate with you to Canada, you are entitled to 10 extra points for adaptability.
  1. Arranged employment: You can gain a maximum of 10 points if you have a valid offer from a Canadian employer.

How to get Canada PR?

Indians applying for a Canada PR visa need to meet all the eligibility criteria and arrange all the requirements. Then, follow the below steps to file your Canada PR visa application from India.

  • Step 1: Complete your language ability tests before starting the application process. Take the IELTS exam and get the required scores. If required, you might need to take a French language test.
  • Step 2: Submit your application based on the requirements of the immigration program you have decided on.
  • Step 3: Submit all the required documents. Ensure you provide only genuine documents. Remember that the education and work experience documents require authentication.
  • Step 4: Gather the required documents for proof of funds to support your stay in Canada. Get your medical checkup and police verification records ready.
  • Step 5: Your documents will go through a mandatory examination by an immigration officer. Be prepared to provide any additional information if required.
  • Step 6: You will receive confirmation of your PR status and will receive a COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence) card.
  • Step 7: Apply for your PR card and fly to Canada.

ECA – Educational Credential Assessment 

An important step while applying for your Canada PR visa is to apply for the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), which is required if you have done your education outside Canada. The ECA report will show that your educational credentials are equal to Canadian secondary school credentials or post-secondary educational credentials.

The ECA is required if you are applying for a visa through the Express Entry program to prove that your foreign education degree or credential is valid and is equal to a Canadian degree. 

The following categories of PR applicants need to get an ECA: 

  • Applicants who have completed their education outside Canada and are applying for a PR visa under the Federal Skilled Workers Program.
  • Applicants who need to earn points for education received outside Canada.
  • Applicants whose spouse or partner is coming with them to Canada need to get an ECA for them as well to earn points for their education in the PR visa application.
  • An ECA is usually required for your highest level of education; for example, if you have a master’s degree, you will need an ECA for only that and not for your bachelor’s degree. However, if you have two or more credentials, you will need an ECA for both if you need credentials both of them.

You can get your ECA from one of the designated organizations given below:

  • World Education Services
  • Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
  • International Qualifications Assessment Service
  • International Credential Evaluation Service
  • Medical Council of Canada (the professional body for Doctors)
  • Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (the professional body for Pharmacists)

The IRCC will only accept assessments that are issued on or after the date the organizations were designated to issue ECA reports for immigration applicants.

ECA fees 

MCC – Medical Council of Canada Current fee Applicable to
Account Registration 320 All candidates are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable account fee
Document Fee (SVR) 220 A document fee is charged per each Medical Credential document submitted for (SVR) Source Verification Request
Translation Fee 140 A translation fee is charged per Page to be translated (non-refundable)
ECA Report Fee 124 Education Credential Assessment Report fee
Cancellation and Reimbursement Fee on (Document Evaluation) 67 Only if MCC has not yet processed the document then a cancellation and reimbursement can be requested against the Document Fee.

You should choose your organization based on your occupation; for instance, if you are a Pharmacist (NOC code 3131) and need a license to practice, you must get your report from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada.

Benefits of Canada Permanent Residency

As a Canada PR visa holder, you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • Can apply for Canadian citizenship in the future
  • Can live, work, and study anywhere in Canada
  • Eligible for healthcare and other social benefits enjoyed by Canadian citizens
  • Protection under Canadian law

You must apply for the Canada PR visa exclusively if you are a student or a worker from a foreign country; it does not automatically make you a permanent resident.

Refugees from another country do not automatically become permanent residents. Their status as a refugee must be approved by the Immigration and Refugee Board. Subsequent to this, they can apply for and obtain a PR status.

What is a Canada PR Visa?

A Canada Permanent Resident Visa is a gateway to permanent resident status in Canada. Canada PR Visa is valid for 5 years, and candidates with a Canada PR card can live, study, and work in Canada freely. Based on their eligibility, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.

Do’s and Don’ts of Canada Permanent Resident:

Dos Don’ts
Canada PRs get most of the social benefits to which Canadian citizens are entitled. These include healthcare coverage. Canada PRs can’t vote or run for any political office.
Canada PRs can live, study, or work anywhere in Canada. Canada PRs can’t hold certain government jobs requiring high-level security clearance.
Canada PRs can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Canada PRs will be protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Canadian law.

 
Canada PR via Express Entry

Candidates applying for the Canada PR visa through the Express Entry program must use a points-based selection system. The Express Entry System basically consists of three sub-categories:

  1. Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)
  2. Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
  3. Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

If you are an overseas skilled worker, you can apply for a Canada PR visa under the Federal Skilled Workers Program. This was initiated by the Canadian government in 2015 to encourage skilled workers to come and settle in the country.

Canada PR via PNP

Canada offers nearly 80 different Provincial Nominee Programs, or PNPs, which have their individual eligibility requirements. The PNP program allows provinces to meet their individual immigration needs by helping them fill jobs that are in demand and meet labor shortages in their province.

Most PNPs require applicants to have some connection to the province. They should have either worked earlier in that province or studied there. Or they should have a job offer from an employer in the province for a job visa. However, some PNPs require no previous connection to the province you are applying for; you can apply for a Canada PR visa directly to the PNP program of that province.

The popular PNP programs for a Canada PR visa are:

Jobs in Canada for Indians

StatCan reports that there are 1 million jobs in Canada for overseas skilled professionals. The table below gives you all the information about the top-in-demand occupations in Canada, along with the average salary range.

Occupation Average Salary in CAD
Sales Representative 52,000 - 64,000
Accountant 63,000 - 75,000
Engineering Project Manager 74,000 - 92,000
Business Analyst 73,000 - 87,000
IT Project Manager 92,000 - 114,000
Account Manager 75,000 - 92,000
Software Engineer 83,000 - 99,000
Human Resources 59,000 - 71,000
Customer Service Representative 37,000 - 43,000
Administrative Assistant 37,000 - 46,000

IT Jobs in Canada

IT companies in Canada are hiring more foreign workers. As per the recent news, there is high demand for IT professionals under Express Entry. The top IT jobs are listed below:

List of IT jobs NOC codes
Developer/Programmer NOC 21232
Business System Analyst/Administrator NOC 21221
Data Analyst /Scientist NOC 21223
Quality Assurance Analyst NOC 21222
Security Analyst/Architect NOC 21220
Cloud Architect NOC 20012
 IT Project Manager NOC 21311
Network Engineer NOC 22220

Check this video for details about settling in Canada as an IT professional.

Total cost for Canada PR from India

The total cost for a Canada PR visa is 2,500 CAD – 3,000 CAD. This cost varies based on the number of applicants.

  • Single applicant is 2,340 CAD
  • Couple with no kids, it costs 4,680 CAD
  • Couple with one kid, it costs  5,285 CAD

It is the sum of your application fees for you and your spouse and dependents, fees for medical examination, English language test, ECA fees, PCC fees, etc. (Read more….).

The table below gives you all the total costs for a Canada PR visa.

Category Single Couple with NO kids Couple with ONE kid
Application Processing Fee 850 CAD 1,700 CAD 1,930 CAD
Right of Permanent Residence Fee 515 CAD 1,030 CAD 1,030 CAD
Educational Credential Assessment 300 CAD 600 CAD 600 CAD
Language test 300 CAD 600 CAD 600 CAD
Medical exam 200 CAD 400 CAD 600 CAD
Other expenses 175 CAD 350 CAD 525 CAD
Total 2,340 CAD 4,680 CAD 5,285 CAD

Proof of Funds for Canada PR

Immigration candidates should also provide proof of funds called settlement funds to prove that they have the required funds to support their stay and that of their dependents once they come to Canada till they can earn their income in the country. Letters from banks where the money is deposited are required as proof. The settlement funds will vary depending on the number of family members of the primary PR applicant.

Number of family members Funds required 
1 CAD 13,757
2 CAD 17,127
3 CAD 21,055
4 CAD 25,564
5 CAD 28,994
6 CAD 32,700
7 CAD 36,407
If more than 7, for each additional member CAD 3,706


*Variations in cost: If you decide to take the services of an immigration consultant to help you in the PR visa process, then you will have to factor in the cost of their services while calculating the cost of your PR visa.

Canada PR Processing Time

The general processing time for the Canada PR visa is 6 to 8 months. However, the processing time depends on the program under which you made an application. For instance, if you applied under the CEC program, your application will be processed within three to four months.

*Note: If you have applied through the Express Entry program, you must apply within 90 days if you get an invitation to apply.

Phase-wise process timelines & costs
Phase Process Description Designated Authority TAT (Turn Around Time) Fees Applicable
Phase 1 Step 1 An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify your foreign education is valid and equal to a completed credential in Canada. It is valid for 5 years. WES 6-8 Weeks CAD$305
[CAD$ 220 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier]
CAD$ 275
IQAS 20 Weeks [CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier]
CAD$ 285
[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier]
ICAS 20 Weeks CAD$ 275
[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier]
ICES 8 – 10 Weeks CAD$ 210 + CAD$ 102 for Courier
CAD$ 310 Fee + CAD$ 190 SVR + CAD$ 120 for ECA
CAD$ 340 Fee + CAD$ 685 Evaluation
CES 12 Weeks IELTS: INR 15,500
  MCC (Doctors) 15 Weeks CELPIP: INR 10,845 [plus taxes]
PEBC (Pharmacists) 15 Weeks TEF: variable
Step 2 English or French Language Test IELTS /CELPIP /TEF Within 4 weeks No Fee
Varies based on Provinces.
Application Fees per Applicant – CAD$ 850
Phase 2 Step 1 EOI – Expression Of Interest IRCC Your Profile will be valid for 12 months. RPRF Fees for Applicant & Spouse – CAD$ 515
Step 2 PNP – Provincial Nomination Program Provincial Authorities Varies based on Provinces Biometrics – CAD$ 85 per person
Phase 3 Step 1 Invitation To Apply – ITA Main Applicant + Spouse + Children 60 Days Medical Fee – As applicable
Step 2 Passport Submission and PR Visa Main Applicant + Spouse + Children Up to 30 days VFS fee as applicable

*Note: Table last updated on 7th May 2023

Disclaimer: For IELTS/CELPIP/PTE, fees may change without prior notice.

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Latest Canada Express Entry draws 
 

Draw No. Date Draw type Invitations issued Reference links
271 October 26, 2023 Healthcare occupations (2023-1) 3725 Latest Express Entry draw issues 3,725 ITAs for candidates with a CRS score of 500
270 October 25, 2023 French language proficiency (2023-1) 300 Second Express Entry draw of the week invited 300 ITAs for French language proficiency
269 October 24, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 1548 IRCC invites 1548 PNP candidates in the latest Express Entry draw
268 October 10, 2023 All Program draw 3725 Latest Express Entry draw issues 3,725 ITAs for candidates with a CRS score of 500
267 September 28, 2023 Agriculture and Agri-food occupations (2023-1) 600 Canada Express Entry September 2023 round-up: 8,300 candidates were invited to apply for Canada PR
266 September 27, 2023 French language proficiency (2023-1) 500
265 September 26, 2023 All Program draw 3000
264 September 20, 2023 Transport occupations (2023-1) 1000
263 September 19, 2023 All Program draw 3200
262 Aug 15, 2023 All Program Draw 4300 Canada All Program Express Entry draw issued 4300 ITAs
261 Aug 03, 2023 Trade occupations (2023-1)  1500 First Express Entry Trade Occupation Specific Draw issued 1500 ITAs
260 Aug 02, 2023 French language proficiency (2023-1)  800 IRCC held a targeted Express Entry Draw and invited 800 French speakers
259 Aug 01, 2023 All Program Draw 2000 Canada All Program Express Entry draw issued 2000 ITAs
258 July 12, 2023 French language proficiency (2023-1) 3800  Canada invites 3800 candidates in the French language category based draw
257 July 11, 2023 All Program 800  5th Express Entry draw in July 2023, issued 800 ITAs
256 July 7, 2023 French language proficiency (2023-1) 2300 First-ever French Express Entry Draw issued 2300 ITAs
255 July 6, 2023 Healthcare occupations (2023-1) 1500  Express Entry draw invited 1500 healthcare professionals with a lowest CRS score of 463
254 July 5, 2023 STEM occupations (2023-1) 500  First Express Entry STEM draw invited 500 candidates with a CRS score 486
253 July 4, 2023 All Program 700  #253 Express Entry draw issued 700 ITAs in all program draw
252 June 28, 2023 Healthcare occupations (2023-1) 500  First category-based Express Entry draw invited 500 Healthcare professionals with a cut-off score 476
251 June 27, 2023 All Program 4300  Latest Express Entry draw invited 4300 candidates with a CRS cut-off score 486
250 June 8, 2023 All Program 4800  250th Canada Express Entry draw issued 4,800 ITAs
249 May 24, 2023 All Program 4800  Latest Express Entry draw issued 4,800 ITAs with a CRS of 488. Register your EOI now!
248 May 10, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 589  Express Entry held PNP specific draw and invited 589 candidates.
247 April 26, 2023 All Program 3500  #247 Canada Express Entry Draw: 3500 candidates were invited to apply for Canada PR
246 April 12, 2023 All Program 3500  Express Entry rounds of invitations: 3500 ITAs issued with a CRS of 486
245 March 29, 2023 All Program 7000  Canada Express Entry program issued 21,000 ITAs in just 15 days. Register your EOI now!
244 March 23, 2023 All Program 7000  Biggest Express Entry Draw ever issued 7,000 ITAs, to fill 1 million job vacancies in Canada
243 March 15, 2023 All Program 7000  Express Entry draws roars in March: 7000 ITAs issued with lowest CRS score 484
242 March 1, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 667  Canada issued 667 ITAs in Express Entry PNP-only draw
241 February 15, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 699  New PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw invited 699 candidates
240 February 2, 2023 Federal Skilled Worker 3300  First FSW draw in Express Entry history invited 3,300 candidates
239 February 1, 2023 Provincial Nominee Program 893  3rd Express Entry draw of 2023 invited 893 PNP candidates
238 January 18, 2023 All Program 5500 2nd Express Entry draw of 2023 invites 5,500 candidates
237 January 11, 2023 All Program 5500  First Express Entry draw in 2023 issued 5,500 invitations with a CRS score of 507

Latest Canada PR news

December 04, 2023

500,000 more jobs were created in Canada in 2023; report by StatCan

In 2023, 500,000 jobs were generated in Canada and there was a positive increase in a few sectors and regions for employment. Many immigrants came to Canada in recent years in order to have employment. There was 98% of growth in population of immigrants coming to Canada from July 1st, 2022 to July 1st, 2023.

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500,000 more jobs generated in 2023 in Canada: StatCan

December 04, 2023

Latest draw held on 30th November by Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada held its latest draw on 30th November and issued 1052 invitations to apply to the candidates. The draw targeted the candidates in the healthcare occupations and with the scores ranging between 404 and 430.

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Ontario, Canada invites 1052 migrants on 30th Nov

December 02, 2023

IRCC extends the PR application submission deadline for an additional 60 days

IRCC announces technical glitches with the online form, this is especially for the candidates in Express Entry. The issue is currently being worked on in order to get it resolved as soon as possible and there has been an extension of the deadline for submitting an application for permanent residence for additional 60 days.

December 02, 2023

LMIA applications are on the rise in 2023

In Western Canada this year, there has been an increase in the number of employers wanting to hire experienced professionals. The number of LMIA applications increased by 39% in 2023 and Western Canada has received 83% of more applications.

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83% increase in LMIA work visas by western provinces in Canada

December 01, 2023

IRCC’s Express Entry Draws

IRCC releases immigration level plans every year that set the target for number of permanent residents that will arrive in Canada. IRCC had planned to welcome 110,770 newcomers in 2024, and 117,550 for the year 2025 and 2026. IRCC should evaluate permanent residence applications in order to meet these targets.

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When is the next Express Entry draw? How will IRCC decide?

December 01, 2023

Canada increases the visa application fee for returning migrants

The IRCC has increased visa application fees for returning migrants after being denied entry or on regaining their status. The increase applies to certain applications and candidates are eligible on receiving a partial refund if service standards are not met. The candidates must meet the requirements before being permitted into the country.

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Canada increases visa application fees for returning migrants from 1st Dec 2023

November 29, 2023

185 invitations to apply were sent to candidates in the latest British Columbia draw

BCPNP held a draw recently and sent 185 invitations to apply to candidates with scores ranging from 60 – 116. Invitations were issued to the general, childcare, construction, and healthcare professionals in the skilled workers, International graduates, Entry level and semi-skilled, and EEBC option streams.

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Latest British Columbia Draw issued 185 invitations with a cut-off score 60-116

November 28, 2023

30,000 migrants to be welcomed by Alberta, Canada

The board of conference report stated that Alberta is forecasting 30,000 migrants in 2024, and Edmonton had a net migration of more than 33,000 people last year. It acts as a recruitment platform in order to improve the labour market.

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Alberta, Canada to welcome 30,000 migrants in 2024, breaks 20-year record

November 28, 2023

New pathways and immigration policies have been released by Quebec, Canada

Quebec releases new immigration policies that are effective from today. These changes include economic pilot streams to language proficiency requirements, and specific sectors will be targeted by pilot programs in order to reduce labour shortages. Quebec is also forecasting the arrival of 49,000 immigrants this year, and 50,000 in 2024 and 2025 each year.

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New pathways & eased immigration policies 2024-25 announced by Quebec, Canada

November 25, 2023

Ontario to increase minimum wage for primary school teachers

The minimum pay for primary school teachers to be increased to $23.86 per hour starting from next year and there is a positive job outlook for this sector in the coming years. The estimated number of people that were employed in the year 2021 was 229,100, and 108,800 new opportunities are estimated from 2022 – 2031.

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Ontario, Canada to increase wages to $23.86 per hour for primary school teachers. Apply Now!

November 22, 2023

BCPNP issued 161 skilled immigration invitations

BCPNP recently held a draw on November 21, 2023 and sent 161 invitations to skilled worker graduates with a score ranging from 60 – 94. The invitations sent in the skilled immigration stream are based on factors such as language, occupation, and education. 

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British Columbia PNP draw issued 161 Skills Immigration Invitations

November 17, 2023

666 candidates were invited by Manitoba BC, and PEI in the latest PNP draws

The draw was held on November 16, 2023 and invitations were sent to candidates based on their CRS scores. BC PNP draw issued 224 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 60 – 113, Manitoba sent 301 invitations to apply with a score of 721 – 809, and 224 invitations were issued by PEI with a score of 80.

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BC, Manitoba, PEI invited 666 candidates in the latest PNP draws

November 17, 2023

Canada launches a new tool for faster processing of IEC applications

IRCC introduced a new automation tool for processing IEC applications faster. IEC is a work permit that allows young professionals from all over the world to come and work in Canada. The tool processes the applications by using parameters that have been designed by IRCC officials with expertise, based on the program's legislative and regulatory requirements.

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Canada IEC work permits get automated processing. Apply now!

November 15, 2023

Alberta held a draw on 9 November, 2023 and issued 16 invitations to candidates

Alberta invited 16 candidates with a score of 305. Invitations were sent out to candidates who were in the Healthcare professions. In 2023, 9,750 nomination certificates are to be sent by AAIP for Express Entry and non-Express Entry pathways, and more than 10,000 nominations are estimated in 2024 and 2025.

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Alberta PNP draw issued 16 invitations for candidates with a cut off score of 305

November 13, 2023

80% of Canadians are satisfied with Quality of Life; Survey 2023

Canadian Social Survey was conducted to understand social topics such as the impacts of COVID-19, activities, time-use, emergency situations, quality of life, etc. The result was focused on people's comfort with personal relationships and trust in people in the information and news from the media. 80% of people expressed a high level of satisfaction, according to the report. The target people for the Canadian Social Survey are all non-regulated persons 15 years of age or older.

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80% of Canadians satisfied with Quality of Life, Health Care and Trust', Survey 2023

November 13, 2023

Canada processes a record number of 2.6 lac visas in Nov

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced to begin the processing of a certain visitor visas through its immigration system. The goal of the strategy is to improve the service and to reduce waiting times. More than 260,000 visitor visas were processed in November 2022, and a higher number of visas were processed by the end of 2022.

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Breaking News! Canada processes a record number of 2.6 lac visas in Nov

November 08, 2023

SINP adds 279 new occupations to Canada Work Permit stream. Check yours!

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Programme (SINP) is expanding its Existing Work Permit stream in order to provide jobs to temporary foreign workers with the opportunity to apply for permanent residency. The expansion is aimed towards improving employee retention and to fill labor shortages. The province currently has 16,000 job openings with a forecast of 112,260 job opportunities by the next five years.

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November 08, 2023

Latest BCPNP draw issued 190 invitations under 3 streams

The latest BCPNP draw was held on November 7th and has sent invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates. A total number of 190 invitations were issued under 3 streams. The invitations are sent for technology, healthcare, and early childhood educators under the streams of skilled workers, international graduates (Includes EEBC option).

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November 06, 2023

Six provinces in Canada sent invitations to candidates in the latest PNP draws  

Six provinces in Canada invited 3015 candidates in the latest PNP Draws. The invitations were issued by British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, PEI, and Manitoba. The latest immigration levels plan released on 1st of November shows that IRCC aims to admit 110,000 new coming candidates through PNP in 2024 and 120,000 in both 2025 and 2026; the program is focused on making it easier for the newcomers to settle, improve efficiency, and to coordinate the growth of immigration levels.   

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Six provinces invited 3015 candidates in latest PNP Draws

November 03, 2023

Canada welcomed a record breaking 166,999 candidates via Express Entry and Provincial Nominee in 2023

The IRCC issued 166,999 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) from January to October 2023 via Canada Immigration programs. The invitations were granted to eligible candidates via the Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The Express Entry program issued ITAs to 95,221 candidates while the Provincial Nominee Program invited 71,778 candidates. 

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Canada welcomed a record breaking 166,999 candidates via Express Entry and Provincial Nominee in 2023

November 02, 2023

Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026 targets 1.5 Million PRs

Canada has released its Immigration Levels Plans 2024-2026 in which the number of targets for various pathways has increased. The plan has been made to meet the immigration goals of the country which include:

  • Economy growth
  • Family reunification
  • Asylum offering to refugees

The detailed table for the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan is provided in the table below:

Immigration Class 2024 2025 2026
Economic 2,81,135 3,01,250 3,01,250
Family 114000 1,18,000 1,18,000
Refugee 76,115 72,750 72,750
Humanitarian 13,750 8000 8000
Total 485,000 500,000 500,000

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Breaking News: Canada inviting 1.5 Million PRs by 2026

November 01, 2023

Canada PNP October 2023 round-up: 1674 candidates were invited!

1,674 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued via the 11 PNP draws that were conducted in October 2023. Five Canadian provinces: Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba and Alberta held the draws while British Columbia issued the highest invites to 713 candidates. 

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Canada PNP September 2023 round-up: 8,973 invitations were issued

November 01, 2023

Canada Express Entry October 2023 round-up: 9173 ITAs were issued

IRCC conducted four Express Entry draws in October 2023 and issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 9,173 candidates. Two category-based draws, one PNP draw and one All-program draw was held in October. 5,448 ITAs were issued in the last week of October 2023. 

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Canada Express Entry October 2023 round-up: 9173 ITAs were issued

October 30, 2023

Canadian salaries to increase by 3.6% in 2024

The Ontario-based consulting firm, Normandin Beaudry conducted a survey and researched around 700 Canada-based companies to analyze the current wages of the workers. As per the survey, workers in Canada will receive an increase of 3.6% in their salaries, while certain sectors are likely to receive a 3.9% increase above the national average. 

October 27, 2023

Canada Express Entry invited 5,448 candidates in just 3 days

Three Express Entry draws were held in the 4th week of October 2023 and collectively issued 5,448 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. The cut-off score range for the Express Entry draws was set at a range of 431-776. The EE Draws had two category-based draws that targeted candidates from the French language proficiency and Healthcare Occupations categories. 

October 26, 2023

SINP and BC PNP invited 261 candidates with a CRS score range of 60-90

Two Canadian provinces conducted PNP draws in the fourth week of October 2023. British Columbia and Saskatchewan held the PNP draws on 23 & 24 October. The PNP draws collectively invited 261 candidates with a CRS cut-off score range of 60-90. 

October 26, 2023

Second Express Entry draw of the week invited 300 ITAs for French language proficiency

The third Express Entry Draw in the month of October was held on 25 October 2023. The Express Entry draw was a category-based draw and targeted French Language Proficiency candidates. The draw issued 300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 486. 

October 25, 2023

IRCC invites 1,548 PNP candidates in the latest Express Entry draw

The #269 Express Entry draw was held on 24 October 2023 and issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 1,548 PNP candidates with a CRS score of 776. This is the second Express Entry draw to be held in the month of October 2023. 

October 23, 2023

Ontario plans its second intake of Foreign-Trained Physicians for Streamlined Credential Recognition Pilot

The second round of applications for the Ontario assessment program intake is set to be conducted from January 8, 2024, to March 1, 2024. The program mainly recognizes the proficiency of foreign-trained family doctors and practitioners. The 12-week clinical field assessment program will be held in a nominated community in Ontario. 

October 19, 2023

BC PNP draw issued 157 Skills Immigration invitations

British Columbia conducted the BC PNP draw on 17 October 2023 and issued invitations to 157 eligible candidates. The invites were issued via the General and Targeted categories with a minimum CRS cut-off score of 60-113. 

October 17, 2023

Canada Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2023 lottery is open for applicants 

Canada PGP 2023 lottery is open from October 10, 2023 to October 23, 2023. IRCC planned to issue ITAs to 15,000 potential applicants. Till date, it received 24,200 applications. The Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) is a crucial component of PGP eligibility. 

October 16, 2023

Canada grants 128,574 Work Permits across 3 categories in 2023

International Experience Canada (IEC) 2023 is accepting people from 30 different countries. Through this, immigrants are able to visit and work in Canada. It has a list of 32 qualified countries for applying work visas.  

IEC 2023 has welcomed 90,000 immigrants from 30 different countries to Canada. 14,241 spots are still available under 3 categories they are, working holiday visa invitation, young professional invitation and Internships.

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October 10, 2023

#268 Express Entry draw invites 3725 candidates to apply for Canada PR

IRCC conducted #268 Express Entry draw and invited 3725 eligible candidates. The CRS score required to acquire an Invitation to Apply (ITAs) was set at 500.

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October 09, 2023

New Brunswick International Virtual Recruitment Drive 2023

New Brunswick is hiring international skilled workers in various sectors. The Virtual recruitment drive will be held from October to the month of December 2023 for various sectors. The table given below has complete details of the NB Virtual Drives that are yet to be conducted in October to December 2023.

2023 NB Virtual Recruitment Various Sectors Online
Oct-23 International Recruitment Mission (Trades) Mexico City
October 15-17, 2023
Oct-23 Live and Work in New Brunswick Mexico City
October 18, 2023
(French presentation)
Oct-23 International Recruitment Event (Trucking/Logging) Sao Paulo
October 26-27-28-29-30
Oct-23 Live and Work in New Brunswick Sao Paulo
October 26-27-28-29-30
November/December 2023 Destination Canada Mobility Forum – Canada.ca  
Paris (France) November 18 and 19, 2023 – In person Paris, France
Rabat (Morocco) November 22,23 and 24, 2023 – In person Rabat, Morrocco
Online from December 4 to 6, 2023 Online
November 26 and 27, 2023 Healthcare Recruitment Mission Brussels
Nov-23 Physician and Allied Health Recruitment Event UK and Ireland

October 09, 2023

Alberta, BC, Manitoba, and PEI’s PNP Draws issued 786 invitations in 1st week of October 2023

Four Canadian provinces, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island conducted PNP draws in the first week of October 2023. 786 invitations were  issued via the PNP draws with a cut-of score of 60-620.

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Alberta, BC, Manitoba, and PEI’s PNP Draws issued 786 invitations in 1st week of October 2023

October 01, 2023

‘NO’ requirement of medical examination for Express Entry from October 01, 2023

As of from October 01, 2023 there is no longer required the medical examination at the time of application for Express Entry. Clients are been requested to wait till the issuance of particulars regarding this update.

September 30, 2023

Canada Issues Over 154,000 Invitations for Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs in 2023

In a move that reflects Canada’s ongoing commitment to immigration as a means to sustain economic growth and address demographic challenges, the country has issued over 154,000 invitations to potential immigrants till September 2023. These invitations are dispersed through various immigration pathways, notably the Express Entry system and the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).

Invitations issued so far in 2023
Canadian Draws No. of invitations issued
Express Entry 86,048
Alberta PNP 3487
British Columbia PNP 7390
Manitoba PNP 12644
New Burnswick PNP 1064
Ontario PNP 36395
PEI PNP 1965
Sasketchewan PNP 5201


September 29, 2023

#267 category-based Express Entry draw invites 600 Agriculture and agri-food occupations

IRCC conducted #267 category-based Express Entry draw and invited 600 eligible candidates. The CRS score required to acquire an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was set at 354.

September 28, 2023

#266 category-based Express Entry draw invites 500 French-speaking candidates

IRCC conducted #266 category-based Express Entry draw and invited 500 eligible French-speaking candidates. The CRS score required to acquire an Invitation To Apply (ITA) was set at 472. This is the fourth French-language proficiency- category draw in 2023.

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#266 category-based Express Entry draw invites 500 French-speaking candidates

September 27, 2023

Latest Express Entry draw issues 3,000 ITAs for candidates with a CRS score of 504

IRCC conducted the latest Express Entry Draw on 26 September 2023. It was an All-program draw that issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 3,000 candidates. The minimum CRS required to apply for Canada PR was 504. In September 2023, 29 Express Entry Draws were held and issued ITAs to 84,948 candidates.

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Latest Express Entry draw issues 3,000 ITAs for candidates with a CRS score of 504

September 25, 2023

NewFoundland and Labrador’s Virtual Immigration Fair: East & Southeast Asia

Canadian province, Newfoundland and Labrador is open for Virtual Immigration Fair for individuals from East and Southeast Asia. Interested candidates can register online via the official website to attend a live Immigration Program session with the Immigration officers in NFL. Candidates will also get an opportunity to network with potential Canadian employers. Don’t delay, Register now!

September 24, 2023

Around 60% of Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) are employed in their course of study in Canada, as per Statistics Canada!

The latest reports released by Statistics Canada revealed that 58% of IEHPs in Canada are said to be working in their field of study, and out of the 259,694 IEHPs in Canada, around 76% of the professionals were employed.

September 23, 2023

Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario and PEI invited 2,115 candidates in 3rd week of September 2023

Canada PNP Draws: 2,115 candidates were invited via the 3rd week of September, 2023 PNP draws. Five Canadian provinces, namely, Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario conducted the draws, with a CRS score range of 40-723. Ontario issued the highest number of invitations to 671 candidates.

The table given below has details of the PNP draws in the Week 3 of September 2023.

PNPs

Date of the Draw

Categories

No of candidates invited

Minimum CRS score

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)

September 21, 2023

Skilled Worker in Manitoba, All occupations, International Education Stream & Skilled Worker Overseas

620

612-723

British Columbia Provincial Nominee program (BC PNP)

September 19, 2023

Skilled Worker & International Graduate

225

60-111

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

September 12 & 14, 2023

Alberta Express Entry

442

301-383

PEI PNP

September 21, 2023

Business Work Permit Entrepreneur & Labour & Express Entry Invitations

157

80

Ontario Nominee Program (OINP)

September 19 &  21, 2023

Masters Graduate stream, PhD Graduate stream & French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream

671

40-434

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Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario and PEI invited 2,115 candidates in 3rd week of September 2023

September 21, 2023

First-ever Express Entry draw for Transport Occupations issued 1000 ITAs

IRCC conducted the first-ever Express Entry draw for Transport Occupation. The draw was held on 20 September 2023 and issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 1000 candidates. The CRS score required to receive an ITA was set at 435. The table given below has the list of occupations along with the NOC codes that are eligible for the Transport Occupation category.

Occupation

2021 NOC code 2021 TEER category
Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 93200 3
Transport truck drivers 73300 3
Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators 72604 2
Engineer officers, water transport 72603 2
Deck officers, water transport 72602 2
Air traffic controllers and related occupations 72601 2
Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors 72600 2
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors 72404 2
Railway Carmen/women 72403 2
Managers in transportation 70020 0

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First-ever Express Entry draw for Transport Occupations issued 1000 ITAs

September 20, 2023

Express Entry #263 draw invited 3,200 candidates to apply for Canada PR

The IRCC conducted the first Express Entry Draw for September on 19 September 2023. The #263 Express Entry draw invited 3,200 candidates to apply for Canada PR with a CRS score of 531. It was an All-program draw and selected candidates from FSTP, FSWP, CEC and PNP immigration programs.

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Express Entry #263 draw invited 3,200 candidates to apply for Canada PR

September 19, 2023

Express Entry #263 draw invites 3,200 candidates to apply for Canada PR

On September 19, IRCC invited 3,200 candidates to apply for permanent residence. The cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was set to 531 for the draw.

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September 15, 2023

IRCC to accept 15,000 applications under PGP in 2023

On October 10, 2023, IRCC will issue ITAs to 24,200 interested potential sponsors to receive up to 15,000 complete applications.

September 13, 2023

BC PNP draw issued 183 candidates under skills immigration

British Columbia invited 183 candidates under three different streams on Sep 13, 2023.

September 12, 2023

Prince Edward Island – International Recruitment Event in Singapore, Belgium and France 

PEI International Recruitment to be held in 2023 in Singapore, Belgium and France. Frequent International Recruits to be conducted by the PEI in 2023. PEI office of Immigration plans on recruiting more international workers to make up for the workforce demands in PEI. Occupations like Healthcare, Trades, IT, Construction, Hospitality, and Manufacturing.

September 11, 2023

Does your college make the cut as a ‘Trusted Institution’? Check Canada’s updated ISP

IRCC plans on implementing a new Trusted Institution Framework to its student visa program by 2024. The Framework is set to focus on streamlining the International Student Program (ISP) by the IRCC.

September 09, 2023

BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario invited 1,103 candidates in 1st week of September 2023

Four provinces held 4 draws and invited 1,103 candidates in the first week of September 2023.  

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September 07, 2023

OINP, SINP, MPNP issued 881 invitations

Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan issued 881 invitations on September 07, 2023 under 5 different streams. 

September 06, 2023

BC PNP draw issued 222 invitations

British Columbia invited 222 candidates under three different streams on Sep 06, 2023. 

September 04, 2023

Top 10 cities in Canada ranked as the safest, as per Rentola

Ten safest cities in Canada, as per the safety score:

  • Barrie, Ontario: 7.13;
  • Brantford, Ontario: 7.00;
  • Guelph, Ontario: 6.84;
  • Toronto, Ontario: 6.63;
  • Saint John, New Brunswick: 6.63;
  • Bellelville, Ontario: 6.43;
  • Windsor, Ontario: 6.42;
  • St. Catharines-Niagra, Ontario: 6.40;
  • Lethbridge, Alberta; 6.37;
  • Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, Ontario: 6.29

September 02, 2023

The IRCC website to be under Maintenance on September 6, 2023

The IRCC website is scheduled for system maintenance on the 6th of September 2023. Candidates who are due to create and submit their ITA/EE profiles are advised to do so before the 4th of September. This online service will be unavailable from 12:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Eastern time, in order to perform system maintenance.

September 01, 2023

IRCC held 4 Express Entry draws in August 2023 and issued 8,600  Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The details of the Express Entry draws held in August 2023 are given below:

Draw No.

Date Invitations issued Reference links
262 Aug 15, 2023 4,300

Canada All Program Express Entry draw issued 4300 ITAs

261

Aug 03, 2023 1,500 First Express Entry Trade Occupation Specific Draw issued 1500 ITAs
260 Aug 02, 2023 800

IRCC held a targeted Express Entry Draw and invited 800 French speakers

259

Aug 01, 2023 2,000

Canada All Program Express Entry draw issued 2000 ITAs

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September 01, 2023

Outlook of Canada PNP draws held in August 2023

The details of the Canada PNP draws held in August 2023 are given below:

August 2023 Canada PNP draws
Province Name Date Invitations Issued
Alberta Provincial Nominee Program August 1-August 26, 2023 815
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)  August 1-August 29, 2023 937
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)   August 1-August 30, 2023 9906
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) August 10-August 31, 2023 1526
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) August 03-August 31, 2023 222
Quebec Immigration Program August 10, 2023 1306
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) August 16, 2023 642
Total no. of invitations issued in August 2023 15,354

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August 30, 2023

Ontario invited 772 candidates on August 30, 2023

Ontario PNP draw held on 30 August 2023 issued 772 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) under the Master’s graduate stream. Candidates with a CRS score range of 44+ received the invitations. 

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August 29, 2023

British Columbia issues 155 ITAs via the latest BC PNP Draw

BC PNP draw held on 29 August 2023, issued 155 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) to eligible candidates with a CRS score range of 60-88. The BC PNP draws targeted Tech, Healthcare, Childcare, and other priority occupations. 

August 28, 2023

Work in Canada Virtual Job Fair. Register now for New Brunswick’s Multi-Sector Recruitment Event 2023.

New Brunswick, Canada Recruitment Event offers a unique opportunity for skilled professionals to work in Canada. It provides a distinct way of life and exciting career opportunities, which help you to settle in Canada in one step.

Reserve your spot today for NB Virtual Recruitment Event!

2023 NB Virtual Recruitment Various Sectors
International Recruitment Mission in the Healthcare Sector
September 12-14 Casablanca, Morocco
September 16-17 Brussels, Belgium
Live and Work in New Brunswick
September 12 & 13 Casablanca, Morocco
September 16 & 17 Brussels, Belgium

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August 26, 2023

Canada PNP Draws held in the 4th week of August 2023

Alberta, BC, & Manitoba held 3 draws and invited 1256 candidates. Details of the Canada PNP draws are mentioned in the below table:

PNPs Date Streams No. of candidates Scores
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) August 22, 2023 EEBC stream 230 60-109
Alberta Provincial Nominee Program August 22, 2023 Alberta Express Entry Stream 403 303-408
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program August 24, 2023 Skilled Worker in Manitoba 623 612-724

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August 25, 2023

Are you an Optometrist? Canada needs you…

For optometrists, chiropractors, and other health diagnosing and treating positions, over the period 2022 – 2031, new job openings arising from expansion demand and replacement demand are expected to total 17,900,” notes Job Bank. Currently, Canada is in dire need of 700 optometrists. The average annual salary of an Optometrist in Canada is $167,858.

An Optometrist can migrate to Canada through the following pathways:

  • Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program
  • Federal Skilled Trades (FST) program
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

August 24, 2023

‘Quebec Immigration numbers should be raised to 60,000,’ suggests the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal suggests that Quebec should increase its immigration target to 60,000. This is one of the six proposals put forward by the board. The other recommendations include:

  • Establishing the province’s capacity for integration.
  • Decreasing the processing time for permanent residency applications.
  • Consistently admitting candidates through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ).
  • Elevating the intake of skilled immigrants in the construction sector to address housing supply issues.
  • Collaborating with the francization support network and the business sector to enhance francization services for new arrivals.

August 23, 2023

Two important changes in Agri-Food Pilot Program to fulfill the workforce demands in Canada

On August 18, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced two modifications to its Agri-Food Pilot program in response to Canada’s labor requirements.

  • The first change allows family members of all participants in the program to obtain open work permits.
  • The second update is that the IRCC will now accept letters from unions as proof of a candidate’s work experience, offering an alternative to employer reference letters.

August 22, 2023

‘Canada to rank as the top destination for International Start-Up Founders,’ OECD reports

Canada was deemed by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (OECD) 2023 Migration Policy reports to be the topmost country for immigrant start-up founders.
These indicators include a multidimensional perspective which is based on the metrics of quality of opportunity, income and tax, future prospects, skills environment, family environment, inclusiveness, quality of life, and visa and admission policy.

August 21, 2023

IRCC implements easier pathway to immigration for Hong Kong residents

From August 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has allowed Hong Kong residents to pursue permanent residency in Canada through Stream B (Canada work experience) without requiring a post-secondary education for eligibility.

Stream A: In-Canada graduates
Stream B: Canadian work experience

August 19, 2023

Canada PNP Draws issued 7,915 invitations in 3rd week of August 2023

BC, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, and Saskatchewan held 5 draws and invited 7,915 candidates. Details of the Canada PNP draws are mentioned in the below table:

PNPs Date Streams No. of candidates Scores
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) August 15 & 16, 2023

Skilled Trades stream

Foreign Worker stream

Masters Graduate stream

Ph.D. Graduate stream

5450 23-495
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) Aug 15, 2023 EEBC stream 297 60-110
Quebec Immigration Program Aug, 2023 RSWP 1384 591
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) Aug 17, 2023 Labour & Express Entry Invitations 142 138
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Aug 16, 2023 International Skilled Worker Category 642 60

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August 18, 2023

Express Entry prioritizes 82 jobs under occupation-specific draws

To overcome severe workforce shortages across many industries, Canada’s Express Entry system targets 82 jobs in the following sectors:

  • Healthcare – 35
  • STEM – 24
  • Trades – 10
  • Transport – 10
  • Agriculture and Agri-foods – 3


August 17, 2023

Quebec invited 1384 candidates having a CRS score of 596

On August 10, 2023, Quebec held the Arrima Draw and issued 1384 ITAs for candidates with a CRS score of above 596.

August 16, 2023

Save $40,000 on your first home in Canada

The Government of Canada has announced a new tax-free first home savings account (FHSA) to help Canadians save for a down payment on their first home. The FHSA is a registered savings account which helps Canadians to contribute up to CAD 8,000 per year, with a lifetime limit of CAD 40,000.

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August 15, 2023

Canada issued 4300 ITAs in the latest Express Entry Draw

On August 15, IRCC invited 4,300 candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR). This was the highest number of invitations issued in a single draw since 27th June 2023. The cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was set to 496 for the draw.

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August 12, 2023

Canada PNP Draws: BC and Manitoba invited 810 candidates in 2nd week of August 2023

BC and Manitoba held 2 draws and invited 810 candidates. Details of the Canada PNP draws are mentioned in the below table:

PNPs Date Streams No. of candidates Scores
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) Aug 09, 2023 EEBC stream 195 60-110
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Aug 10, 2023 Skilled Worker in Manitoba 615 605-708

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Aug 09, 2023

Immigration is the key factor to meet Canada’s job market demands

Miller emphasizes that immigration is a key factor that helps Canada combat the country’s aging natural population. Hence, IRCC plans to keep immigration levels the same or continue raising them over time to meet the demands of the workforce.

Aug 08, 2023

Canada plans to launch a Recognized Employer Pilot for temporary foreign professionals

The Canadian government announced its launch of the Recognized Employer Pilot Program in September. The Recognized Employer Pilot will operate under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

Aug 05, 2023

Canada PNP Draws held in 1st week of August 2023

Alberta, BC, Ontario, and PEI held 4 draws and invited 3,984 candidates.

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Canada PNP Draws: Alberta, BC, Ontario, and PEI invited 3,984 candidates in 1st week of August 2023

Aug 03, 2023 

First-ever Express Entry draw for Trades Occupation

Canada holds First-Ever Targeted Category-Based Express Entry Draw for Trades Occupations. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first-ever targeted category-based Express Entry draw for trade occupations. On 3rd August 2023, the IRCC invited 1,500 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 388.

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First Express Entry Trade Occupation Specific Draw issued 1500 ITAs

Aug 02, 2023

Canada Issues 800 ITAs in #260 Express Entry draw

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 800 French-speaking candidates in the latest Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement was 435.

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IRCC held a targeted Express Entry Draw and invited 800 French speakers

August 01, 2023

Canada All Program Express Entry draw issued 2000 ITAs

In the latest Express Entry draw of 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates. Canada issued 2,000 invitations in an all-program Express Entry draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score requirement of 517.

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Canada All Program Express Entry draw issued 2000 ITAs

August 01, 2023

Canada Express Entry monthly round-up: Nearly 10,000 ITAs issued in July 2023

IRCC held six Express Entry draws in July 2023 and issued 9,600  Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The details of the Express Entry draws held in July 2023 were given below:

Draw no. Date Round type Invitations issued CRS score
258 July 12, 2023 French language proficiency (2023-1) 3,800 375
257 July 11, 2023 No Program Specified 800 505
256 July 7, 2023 French language proficiency (2023-1) 2,300 439
255 July 6, 2023 Healthcare occupations (2023-1) 1,500 463
254 July 5, 2023 STEM occupations (2023-1) 500 486
253 July 4, 2023 No Program Specified 700 511

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August 01, 2023

Canada PNP monthly round-up: 6,472 candidates were invited in July 2023

In July 2023, seven provinces of Canada held 17 PNP draws and invited 6,472 candidates globally.

Province No. of candidates invited
Alberta 304
BC 746
Manitoba 1744
Ontario 1904
PEI 106
Quebec 1633
Saskatchewan 35

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July 31, 2023

Skills Immigration application fee increased to $1,475

A rise in the BC PNP Skills Immigration application fee of $1,475 will be effective from August 01, 2023.

July 27, 2023

Y-Axis extends warm wishes to Canada’s New Immigration Minister, Marc Miller

Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, announced Marc Miller as the new Canadian Immigration Minister, while Sean Fraser will now be in charge of the Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities.

July 31, 2023

Skills Immigration application fee increased to $1,475

A rise in the BC PNP Skills Immigration application fee of $1,475 will be effective from August 01, 2023.

July 26, 2023

Y-Axis extends warm welcome to Canada’s New Immigration Minister, Marc Miller

Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, announced Marc Miller as the new Canadian Immigration Minister, while Sean Fraser will now be in charge of the Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities.

July 26, 2023

Canada plans to welcome 600 new Permanent Residents under the Start-Up Visa Program

During the first five months of this year, the SUV program has seen a 4.2% increase in new permanent residents, tallying up to 250 individuals compared to 240 during the same timeframe the previous year. If the SUV continues to attract new residents at this pace, the total number of new permanent residents is projected to reach 600 by the end of 2023.

25 July 2023

Canada plans to welcome 600 new Permanent Residents under the Start-Up Visa Program

During the first five months of this year, the SUV program has seen a 4.2% increase in new permanent residents, tallying up to 250 individuals compared to 240 during the same timeframe the previous year. If the SUV continues to attract new residents at this pace, the total number of new permanent residents is projected to reach 600 by the end of 2023.

24 July 2023

IRCC processing spousal TRVs in 30 days with a 90% approval rate

IRCC plans to process time Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) for spousal applicants within 30 days. In short, Canadians or PRs who have spouses and dependents overseas can reunite with their families sooner and begin settling in their communities.

22 July 2023

Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario & PEI invited 2,226 candidates in 3rd week of July 2023

Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario & PEI held 5 draws and invited 2226 candidates in the third week of July 2023.

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15 July 2023

Canada PNP Draws held in 2nd week of July 2023 

BC and Manitoba held 2 draws and invited 747 candidates. Details of the Canada PNP draws are mentioned in the below table:

PNPs Date Streams No. of candidates CRS scores
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) July 11, 2023 EEBC stream 207 60-109
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) July 13, 2023 Skilled Worker stream 540 604-774

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12 July 2023

Canada invites 3800 candidates in the French language category based draw

Express Entry draw, held on July 12, 2023, was a French language category-based draw and invited 3,800 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 375. The highest CRS score for a French language category-based draw in 2023 was 439, held on July 7, and invited 2,300 ITAs.

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11 July, 2023

5th Express Entry draw in July 2023, issued 800 ITAs

The most recent Express Entry draw held on July 11, 2023, is an all-program draw and invited 800 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 505. The highest CRS score for an all-program draw in 2023 was 511, held on July 04 draw.

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07 July, 2023

First-ever French Express Entry Draw issued 2300 ITAs

Canada held its fourth Express Entry draw in a row in July 2023! In this draw, IRCC invited 2,300 candidates with strong French-speaking abilities. Applicants having a CRS score of 439 were invited in this draw. This is the lowest CRS score recorded in 2023.

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First-ever French Express Entry Draw issued 2300 ITA

06 July, 2023

Express Entry draw invited 1500 healthcare professionals with a lowest CRS score of 463

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued its streak of inviting Express Entry candidates, issuing 1,500 invitations to individuals eligible under the healthcare category. Candidates who received invitations had a minimum ComprehensiveRanking System (CRS) score of 463, the lowest score seen in any Express Entry draw in 2023.

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Express Entry draw invited 1500 healthcare professionals with a lowest CRS score of 463

July 05, 2023

First Express Entry STEM draw invited 500 candidates with a CRS score 486

In 2023, the first Express Entry STEM draw was held on July 05, 2023, and invited 500 STEM professionals. Candidates with a 486 cut-off score received ITAs.

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First Express Entry STEM draw invited 500 candidates with a CRS score 486

July 04, 2023

#253 Express Entry draw issued 700 ITAs in all program draw

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted an all-program draw, inviting 700 candidates through the Express Entry system. Candidates must meet a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 511 to be eligible for an invitation.

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July 03, 2023

From August 10, ‘Canada SDS does not require 6.0 bands in individual sections’ by IRCC

The IRCC announced new changes to the IELTS, starting from August 10, 2023. Changes have been made for IELTS- Test-takers who are applying for work permits via the SDS program. Candidates can now score a minimum of overall 6.0 band score in IELTS without the requirement of 6.0 in individual sections of IELTS.

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From August 10, ‘Canada SDS does not require 6.0 bands in individual sections’ by IRCC

July 01, 2023

Canada PNP Round-Up, June 2023

In June 2023, 7 provinces of Canada held 20 PNP draws and invited 7,904 candidates globally. Here is the list of provinces that held PNP draws in June 2023.

  • Alberta
    BC
    Manitoba
    Ontario
    PEI
    Quebec
    Saskatchewan

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Canada PNP Immigration results for June 2023, issued 7,904 invitations

July 01, 2023

Highlights: Express Entry Round-up, June 2023

IRCC held three Express Entry draws in June 2023 and issued 9,600  Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The details of the Express Entry draws held in June were given below:

Draw no. Date Draw ITAs CRS score
#252 June 28, 2023 Healthcare occupations (2023-1) 500 476
#251 June 27, 2023 All program 4300 486
#250 June 8, 2023 All program 4800 488

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How many IELTS bands are required for Canada PR?
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The minimum IELTS bands required to apply for Canada PR depend on your chosen pathway. A detailed description is given in the list below: 

  • Express Entry: 6 bands in the individual module – Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening
  • Provincial Nominee Program: 6 bands in the individual module – Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening
  • Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (Stream Occupation in-demand): 4.5 bands in the individual module – Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening
  • Quebec: CLB 5 (Speaking 5 bands, Writing 5 bands, Reading 4 bands, and Listening 5 bands)
What is the age limit for PR to Canada?
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If you are between 18 and 35, you score maximum points for the age factor in the Canada points grid. Although, you are eligible to apply for Canada PR up to the age of 45 years. But as per the recent news, IRCC might remove the age factor from the points calculator, as Canada is looking for different ways to welcome people and fill the 1 million job vacancies. 

How much funds are required for Canada PR?
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The proof of funds required to get Canada PR is given below as per the number of family members.

Number of family members Funds required 
1 CAD 13,757
2 CAD 17,127
3 CAD 21,055
4 CAD 25,564
5 CAD 28,994
6 CAD 32,700
7 CAD 36,407
If more than 7, for each additional member CAD 3,706
How much does Canada PR cost from India?
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The total cost for a Canada PR visa from India is 2,500 CAD, i.e., INR 150,000 (approx) for a single applicant. This cost varies based on the number of applicants. It is the sum of your application fees for you and your spouse and dependents, fees for medical examination, English language test, ECA fees, PCC fees, etc. 

Category

Single

Couple with NO kids

Couple with ONE kid

Application Processing Fee

850 CAD

1,700 CAD

1,930 CAD

Right of Permanent Residence Fee

515 CAD

1,030 CAD

1,030 CAD

Educational Credential Assessment

300 CAD

600 CAD

600 CAD

Language test

300 CAD

600 CAD

600 CAD

Medical exam

200 CAD

400 CAD

600 CAD

Other expenses

175 CAD

350 CAD

525 CAD

Total

2,340 CAD

4,680 CAD

5,285 CAD

Can Indians get PR in Canada?
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Yes, Indians can get PR in Canada. 118,095 Indians got Canadian PR in 2022. In the past three years, more than 100,000 Indians got Canada PR. You can even get a PR visa without a job offer in Canada. You must meet a minimum of 67/100 in the Canadian grid points calculator.

How many years we get PR in Canada?
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Canada PR visa is valid for 5 years. A Canada Permanent Resident can live, work and study at any location in the country for 5 years. Based on their eligibility, they can apply for Canada Citizenship after living in Canada for 4 years.

How can I get PR in Canada?
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You can get PR in Canada if you meet all the eligibility, requirements and follow the below steps while applying for the Canada PR Visa through Express Entry and PNP:

Step 1: Create your Express Entry profile.
Step 2: Get your ECA report
Step 3: Complete your Language tests – CELPIP/IELTS/PTE/French
Step 4: Calculate your CRS scores
Step 5: Enter the Express entry pool
Step 6: Receive ITA
Step 7: Submit PR visa requirements
Step 8: Fly to Canada on a PR visa

How many points are required for Canada PR?
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If you are an overseas skilled worker, you must opt for the FSW – Federal Skilled Worker stream to apply for Canada PR. You must score at least 67 points for the FSW stream. This is based on your French/English language proficiency, work experience, education, and age for creating a profile. You will enter the pool of candidates in the Express Entry system if selected.

What IELTS bands are required for applying for Canada PR?
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Canada has 3 economic immigration programs under Express Entry. These are the pathways for skilled overseas workers to obtain the Canada PR. The IELTS bands required for applying for Canada PR through the 3 economic immigration programs are:

  • Federal Skilled Worker Program:

The language test results must be better than or on par with CLB 7 (Canadian Language Benchmark) to apply through this program. CLB 7 corresponds to IELTS bands score of 6 for Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening.

  • Canada Experience Class Program:

The minimum IELTS bands requirement for applying through this program is bands score of 6 if the occupation is in NOC A or 0. It is possible to apply with IELTS bands score of 5 for Speaking, Writing, Listening and 4 Reading if the occupation is in NOC B skill level.

  • Federal Skilled Trades Program:

The language test results must be on par with CLB 4 (Canadian Language Benchmark) to apply through this program. CLB 4 corresponds to IELTS bands score of 4 for Speaking, Writing, 4.5 in Listening and 3.5 in Reading.

Nevertheless, the better your test results, the more the number of points you can score. This will also enhance your chances of immigrating through Canada PR Visa.

How can I get the Canada PR Visa?
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The process to obtain the Canada PR Visa can be initiated individually by the interested applicants. However, given the elaborate documentation and process compliance required, it is highly advisable that you avail services of reputed Immigration and Visa Consultants to initiate the process.

At the basic level, the application for Canada PR Visa requires the applicant to:

  • Provide criminal record check and medical certificate
  • Fill and submit a complete application for PR Visa
  • Pay the specified Visa fee
  • Attend an interview with the Immigration Officers

Apart from this, the following may or may not be needed based on the category and nature of your application:

  • Official translations, copies, and Original documents that support the application. This includes Educational Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees, Documents for Personal Identification or and Sponsor Letters, and appropriate information.
  • Adequate funds to support oneself during the initial period in Canada
  • Test results for Skills Assessment
  • Evidence of status as a Refugee
  • Test results for Language proficiency
  • Additional fees
  • Other tests or documentation
What is the Canada Super Visa?
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This is a Multiple-entry long-term Canada Visa for grandparents and parents of a Canadian citizen or PR Visa holder. The PGP Super Visa is a provisional Resident Permit. It permits grandparents and parents to remain in Canada for a maximum of 2 years per visit. The validity of this Visa is a maximum of 10 years.

A normal Multiple-entry Visa also has a maximum validity of 10 years. But it permits a stay of only 180 days per visit.

Can a Canadian citizen sponsor a non-family member?
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No, a citizen of Canada cannot sponsor an individual who is not a member of the family. This is if the individual is not a relative or member of the family class.

What is the period of validity of the Canada PR visa?
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Canada PR visa is valid for five years  

  • PR visa holders should be aware of the expiration date of their PR visa.  

  • They will have to submit their renewal application six months before their PR visa expires. 

List of Draws till now in 2021
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Express Entry Draws in 2021 – as on September 30, 2021 

Total IRCC draws in 2021 so far: 36

Total ITAs in 2021 so far: 109,696 

[Note. PNP nomination = 600 CRS points]

Sl. No.

Draw No.

Invited

Date of Draw

Time of Draw

CRS cut-off

ITAs issued

Tie-breaking rule applied

1

#171

PNP

January 6, 2021

14:39:02 UTC

CRS 813

250

November 2, 2020 at 11:11:52 UTC

2

#172

CEC

January 7, 2021

14:15:32 UTC

CRS 461

4,750

September 12, 2020 at 20:46:32 UTC

3

#173

PNP

January 20, 2021

14:13:12 UTC

CRS 741

374

September 5, 2020 at 19:39:04 UTC

4

#174

CEC

January 21, 2021

14:22:20 UTC

CRS 454

4,626

July 23, 2020 at 17:32:00 UTC

5

#175

PNP

February 10, 2021

14:31:18 UTC

CRS 720

654

August 14, 2020 at 06:51:00 UTC

6

#176

CEC

February 13, 2021

11:56:56 UTC

CRS 75

27,332

September 12, 2020 at 15:31:40 UTC

7

#177

PNP

March 08, 2021

13:53:21 UTC

CRS 739

671

February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC

8

#178

PNP

March 17, 2021

11:49:48 UTC

CRS 682

183

March 04, 2021 at 16:56:20 UTC

9

#179

CEC

March 18, 2021

11:30:56 UTC

CRS 449

5,000

February 19, 2021 at 15:59:57 UTC

10

#180

PNP

March 31, 2021

11:21:22 UTC

CRS 778

284

March 16, 2021 at 16:09:32 UTC

11

#181

CEC

April 1, 2021

11:04:53 UTC

CRS 432

5,000

February 16, 2021 at 09:51:22 UTC

12

#182

PNP

April 14, 2021

11:01:51 UTC

CRS 753

266

March 01, 2021 at 15:22:18 UTC

13

#183

CEC

April 16, 2021

21:35:52 UTC

CRS 417

6,000

March 01, 2021 at 19:53:46 UTC

14

#184

PNP

April 28, 2021

11:00:02 UTC

CRS 717

381

March 16, 2021 at 21:20:50 UTC

15

#185

CEC

April 29, 2021

10:34:05 UTC

CRS 400

6,000

April 24, 2021 at 15:24:49 UTC

16

#186

PNP

May 12, 2021

10:28:53 UTC

CRS 752

557

April 29, 2021 at 10:18:12 UTC

17

#187

CEC

May 13, 2021

16:50:04 UTC

CRS 401

4,147

April 29, 2021 at 11:48:14 UTC 

18

#188

CEC

May 20, 2021

10:10:54 UTC

CRS 397

1,842

April 24, 2021 at 12:09:24 UTC

19

#189

PNP

May 26, 2021

10:41:44 UTC

CRS 731

500

April 06, 2021 at 09:50:14 UTC

20

#190

CEC

May 31, 2021

13:19:23 UTC

CRS 380

5,956 

May 31, 2021 at 13:19:23 UTC

21

#191

PNP

June 9, 2021

13:16:30 UTC

CRS  711

940

February 16, 2021 at 09:06:30 UTC

22

#192

CEC

June 10, 2021

05:45:14 UTC

CRS 368

6,000

April 28, 2021 at 05:45:14 UTC

23

#193

PNP

June 23, 2021

15:41:38 UTC

CRS 742

1,002

February 18, 2021 at 04:04:56 UTC

24

#194

CEC

June 24, 2021

14:39:59 UTC

CRS 357

6,000

February 17, 2021 at 10:15:50 UTC

25

#195

PNP

July 7, 2021

13:17:37 UTC

CRS 760

627

June 14, 2021 at 07:44:05 UTC

26

#196

CEC

July 8, 2021

14:02:45 UTC

CRS 369

4,500

June 10, 2021 at 22:46:37 UTC

27

#197

PNP

July 21, 2021

13:01:45 UTC

CRS 734

462

April 11, 2021 at 10:56:32 UTC

28

#198

CEC

July 22, 2021

14:02:32 UTC

CRS 357

4,500

February 14, 2021 at 09:04:15 UTC

29

#199

PNP

August 4, 2021

13:33:36 UTC

CRS 760

512

March 5, 2021 at 22:38:31 UTC

30

#200

CEC

August 5, 2021

13:11:37 UTC

CRS 404

3,000

August 3, 2021 at 05:39:26 UTC

31

#201

PNP

August 18, 2021

14:10:39 UTC

CRS 751

463

April 13, 2021 at 16:29:29 UTC

32

#202

CEC

August 19, 2021

13:25:22 UTC

CRS 403

3,000

August 01, 2021 at 10:13:57 UTC

33

#203

PNP

September 1, 2021

13:34:47 UTC

CRS 764

635

April 12, 2021 at 12:21:45 UTC

34

#204

CEC

September 14, 2021

13:06:02 UTC

CRS 462

2,000

September 11, 2021 at 10:55:43 UTC

35

#205

PNP

September 15, 2021

14:59:17 UTC

CRS 732

521

February 24, 2021 at 10:46:54 UTC

36

#206

PNP

September 29, 2021

13:17:49 UTC

CRS 742

761

July 29, 2021 at 09:45:29 UTC

Latest PNP Canada updates
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Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are a key part of Canada’s immigration policy, with more than 200,000 people expected to obtain Canadian permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program between 2020 and 2022.

Provincial Nominee Programs are the fastest-growing economic Canadian immigration pathway. Over recent years, the federal government has gradually increased provinces’ annual allocations for their respective PNPs, showing the increasing importance of these programs within the overall Canadian immigration landscape.

October 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date of Draw 

Province  

Invitations Issued  

October 27, 2021

Ontario 

1,408      

October 26, 2021

British Columbia 

358

October 21, 2021

Manitoba 

459

October 21, 2021

Prince Edward Island 

204

October 20, 2021

Ontario

546

October 19, 2021

British Columbia 

85

October 12, 2021

Alberta 

293

October 12, 2021

British Columbia 

641

October 7, 2021

Manitoba 

426

October 7, 2021 

Ontario 

162

October 6, 2021

Ontario

486

October 5, 2021

British Columbia 

108

September 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date of Draw

Province   

Invitations Issued   

September 28, 2021 

British Columbia  

422 

September 27, 2021 

Saskatchewan  

391 

September 23, 2021  

Manitoba  

650 

September 22, 2021 

Ontario 

72 

September 21, 2021  

Alberta  

450 

September 21, 2021  

British Columbia 

74 

September 21, 2021  

Ontario 

995  

September 16, 2021 

Prince Edward Island 

143 

September 14, 2021 

Alberta  

385 

September 14, 2021 

British Columbia 

464 

September 14, 2021 

Ontario 

691 

September 8, 2021 

Saskatchewan 

528 

September 7, 2021 

Alberta  

500 

September 7, 2021 

British Columbia 

34 

September 2, 2021 

Manitoba 

602 

August 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date of Draw  Province   Invitations Issued  
August 26, 2021  Ontario   20 
August 25, 2021  Ontario  326 
August 24, 2021  British Columbia   74 
August 19, 2021   Prince Edward Island  161 
August 19, 2021  Saskatchewan   496 
August 18, 2021  Ontario   479 
August 17, 2021  British Columbia   427 
August 12, 2021  Manitoba   275 
August 11, 2021   Ontario   48 
August 10, 2021  Alberta   396 
August 10, 2021   British Columbia   51 
August 6, 2021  Ontario  
August 5, 2021   Saskatchewan   452 
August 3, 2021   British Columbia   374 

July 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date of Draw  Province   Invitations Issued  
July 29, 2021 Manitoba 375
July 27, 2021 Alberta 148
July 27, 2021 British Columbia 59
July 27, 2021 Ontario 1,031
July 27, 2021 Manitoba 1,140
July 21, 2021 Ontario 115
July 21, 2021 Saskatchewan 280
July 20, 2021 British Columbia 383
July 15, 2021 Ontario 55
July 15, 2021 Prince Edward Island [PEI] 127
July 14, 2021 Alberta 181
July 13, 2021 British Columbia 56
July 13, 2021 Ontario 1,685
July 9, 2021 Manitoba 277
July 8, 2021 Saskatchewan 295
July 7, 2021 Ontario 21
July 6, 2021 British Columbia 387

June 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date of Draw   Province    Invitations Issued   
June 23, 2021  Ontario  583 
June 22, 2021  Alberta  184 
June 22, 2021  British Columbia  395 
June 17, 2021  Manitoba   141 
June 17, 2021  Prince Edward Island   113 
June 17, 2021  Quebec   69 
June 16, 2021  Ontario  940 
June 15, 2021  British Columbia  72 
June 15, 2021  Saskatchewan   255 
June 8, 2021  British Columbia  373 
June 7, 2021  Manitoba   142 
June 5, 2021   Alberta  191 
June 1, 2021  British Columbia  68 
June 1, 2021  Ontario  986 

April 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date of Draw  

Province   

Invitations Issued   

April 27, 2021 

British Columbia  

362 

April 26, 2021 

Manitoba  

367 

April 22, 2021 

Saskatchewan  

269 

April 20, 2021 

British Columbia 

90 

April 20, 2021 

Alberta  

200 

April 19, 2021 

Manitoba  

399 

April 15, 2021 

Prince Edward Island 

156 

April 13, 2021 

British Columbia  

452 

April 13, 2021 

Ontario 

528 

April 8, 2021 

Manitoba  

243 

April 8, 2021 

Saskatchewan  

279 

April 6, 2021 

British Columbia  

80 

April 6, 2021 

Alberta 

200 

March 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date of Draw 

Province  

Invitations Issued  

March 30, 2021 

British Columbia  

374 

March 26, 2021 

Alberta 

300 

March 25, 2021 

Manitoba  

335 

March 24, 2021 

Saskatchewan 

418 

March 18, 2021 

Prince Edward Island [PEI] 

150 

March 11, 2021 

Manitoba  

299 

March 11, 2021 

Saskatchewan 

248 

March 16, 2021 

British Columbia  

428

March 3, 2021  

Ontario 

126 

March 3, 2021  

Alberta 

200 

March 2, 2021  

British Columbia  

418 

March 2, 2021  

Ontario 

754 

February 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date Province Update
18-Feb-21 Prince Edward Island 121
16-Feb-21 British Columbia 494
16-Feb-21 Ontario  1,186
12-Feb-21 Manitoba  296
11-Feb-21 Saskatchewan  541
10-Feb-21 Alberta  200
9-Feb-21 British Columbia 74
2-Feb-21 Ontario  283
2-Feb-21 British Columbia 216

January 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date Province Update
21-Jan-21 Saskatchewan  502
19-Jan-21 British Columbia 195 
19-Jan-21 Alberta  50 
14-Jan-21 Manitoba  272 
13-Jan-21 Ontario  146
12-Jan-21 British Columbia 80 
07-Jan-21 Saskatchewan 385 
05-Jan-21 British Columbia 168 

December updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date Province Update
30-Dec-20 Manitoba PNP 188 candidates invited
29-Dec-20 British Columbia 58 candidates invited
22-Dec-20 British Columbia 230 candidates invited
22-Dec-20 Quebec 233 candidates invited
17-Dec-20 Saskatchewan 576 candidates invited
17-Dec-20 PEI PNP 195 candidates invited
17-Dec-20 Manitoba 419 candidates invited
15-Dec-20 British Columbia 92 candidates invited
15-Dec-20 Ontario 668 candidates invited
08-Dec-20 British Columbia 256 candidates invited
01-Dec-20 Saskatchewan 564 candidates invited
01-Dec-20 British Columbia 68 candidates invited
01-Dec-20 Nova Scotia Valid job offer

November updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date Province Update
24-Nov-20 British Columbia 360 Candidates Invited
19-Nov-20 Saskatchewan 214 Candidates Invited
19-Nov-20 Manitoba 196 Candidates Invited
19-Nov-20 PEI 214 Candidates Invited
12-Nov-20 Ontario 443 Candidates Invited
10-Nov-20 British Columbia 356 Candidates Invited
05-Nov-20 Manitoba 205 Candidates Invited
04-Nov-20 Ontario 516 Candidates Invited
03-Nov-20 British Columbia 76 Candidates Invited
03-Nov-20 Saskatchewan 272 Candidates Invited

October updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date Province Update
27-Oct-20 Saskatchewan 618 Invitations
27-Oct-20 British Columbia Invited 354 Candidates
27-Oct-20 Alberta Launched A New Pnp Stream
26-Oct-20 Ontario 21 Invitations
22-Oct-20 Nova Scotia Apply Through The Labor Market Priorities Stream.
22-Oct-20 Manitoba Invited 206 Candidates
21-Oct-20 Ontario Opened The Employer Job Offer
20-Oct-20 British Columbia Invited 80 Candidates
20-Oct-20 Ontario Accepting Applications To The Employer Job Offer
15-Oct-20 PEI Invited 184 Candidates
15-Oct-20 Ontario Invited 772 Candidates
13-Oct-20 British Columbia Invited 417 Candidates
8-Oct-20 Manitoba Invited 192 Candidates
6-Oct-20 British Columbia Invited 72 Candidates
1-Oct-20 Quebec Invited 365

August updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date Province Update
25-Aug-20 PEI Invited 293 candidates
25-Aug-20 British Columbia invited 72 candidates
19-Aug-20 Ontario Opened the Employer Job Offer
18-Aug-20 British Columbia Invited 302 candidates
14-Aug-20 Saskatchewan Invited 533 candidates
13-Aug-20 Manitoba Invited 199 candidates
11-Aug-20 British Columbia Invited 52 candidates
07-Aug-20 British Columbia Invited 437 candidates
07-Aug-20 British Columbia Increased application fees

July updates of Canada’s PNP program

Date Province Update
30-Jul-20 Manitoba Invited 199 candidates
29-Jul-20 Saskatchewan Issued 502 invitations
29-Jul-20 Ontario Issued 1,288 Notifications
28-Jul-20 British Columbia Invited 34 candidates
21-Jul-20 British Columbia Invited 62 candidates
21-Jul-20 Ontario Opened and then closed the Employer Job Offer
20-Jul-20 Ontario Announced Employer Job Offer
16-Jul-20 PEI 195 invitations were issued
16-Jul-20 Manitoba Invited 174 candidates
15-Jul-20 Quebec Invited 7 candidates

*Please note that Quebec does not operate a Provincial Nominee Program, but instead manages its own provincial immigration program.

What is an ECA?
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An Educational Credential Assessment [ECA] will be required as verification that an individual’s foreign degree or diploma etc. is valid and equivalent to Canadian credentials.

I want to migrate to Canada. Do I need a specific kind of ECA?
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Generally, to migrate overseas to Canada from India, you will be required to get an “ECA for immigration purposes”.

Do I have to give details of my ECA report in my IRCC Express Entry profile?
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Your ECA Report, as well as the reference number for the same, will have to be included in your IRCC Express Entry profile.

Where can I get my ECA Report for Canada immigration?
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An educational credential assessment [ECA] report will have to be secured from an organization or professional body specifically designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC].

What are the IRCC designated organizations that issue ECA?
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IRCC designated organizations that can issue an ECA Report –

  • World Education Services (WES)
  • International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
  • International Credential Evaluation Service
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
  • Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

Professionals, such as physicians and pharmacists, will have to get an ECA from the relevant body.

I am a physician. Where can I get my ECA from?
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Physicians (NOC 3111 or NOC 3112, as per the National Occupational Classification matrix) will have to get their ECA Report form the Medical Council of Canada, the professional body for doctors.

Pharmacists (NOC 3131) that require a license to practice in Canada, must approach the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada, the professional body for pharmacists.

I studied in India in a research-based program that doesn’t issue mark sheets. Can I still get an evaluation?
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Yes, WES can evaluate research-based programs. You will be required to send in a degree certificate by postal mail.

Additionally, you will be required to have your school sent the Confirmation of Degree Conferral form directly – in a sealed and stamped envelope – to WES.

Does WES accept documents sent through Docs wallet.
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While WES accepts academic documents sent by Docs wallet, such documents are only accepted from selected institutions.

Do check directly with WES if they are accepting academic documents from Docs wallet for a particular institution.

I studied in India. Is the "year of award" when I passed my exams or when I received my certificate?
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Usually, the year of award given on your WES evaluation report refers to the year that you passed the final degree examination.

I have completed my Master’s degree from India. Do I need to send my Bachelor’s degree too to WES for an ECA?
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Bachelor’s degree documents must be submitted if the Master’s degree had been obtained from an Indian institution. WES cannot complete an evaluation of the Master’s degree without the Bachelor’s degree.

However, certain exceptions apply. There is no need to send Bachelor’s degree documents to WES if the Master’s degree is any of the following –

  • Master of Education,
  • Master of Engineering,
  • Master of Philosophy, or
  • Master of Technology.

The Bachelor’s degree will not have to be sent to WES for an ECA Report in situations wherein the Master’s degree was obtained outside of India.

How are the documents to be set to WES?
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WES only accepts documents that are in a sealed envelope – with the seal/stamp of the institution on the back flap – and mailed directly by the educational institution, university or autonomous college themselves.  

WES will not accept documents sent in either by the candidate or through a third-party.

Do note that electronic submission of documents is being accepted by WES from an increasing number of institutions.

I studied in India and my school hasn’t received your email for secondary verification. Is there anything I can do about it?
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WES sends documents for secondary verification to the appropriate designated official at each of the educational institutions.

Generally, the intervention of the candidate is not required in this transaction.

In case WES evaluators determine that a verification is required for proceeding with a report, they will be sending emails and posting letters to the appropriate institutions.

If the WES evaluators don’t receive a response after 7 business weeks, they will then follow up with the concerned institution.

I previously received a WES evaluation report and would now like to apply for an “ECA for immigration”. What should I do?
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You will have to log in to your WES account and order an additional copy — for either Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] or any of the programs that come under the Provincial Nominee Program [PNP].

How long does it take WES to complete an evaluation?
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About 35 business days.

That is, after WES has received, reviewed, accepted all documents, along with having received the payment in full.

Does WES evaluate Sikkim Manipal University?
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Depends on when you completed your studies.

WES evaluates study completed at the Sikkim Manipal University from 2016 onwards.

Studies completed at the Sikkim Manipal University prior to 2016 are not evaluated by WES.

I studied at Gujarat Technological University. How can I send my documents to WES?
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As of April 30, 2020, WES requires that applicants submit Gujarat Technological University documents electronically.

To send your documents to WES, you will be required to create an account using your student enrollment number on GTU’s site.

What is the cost of applying for Canada PR in 2022?
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The amount of money required to relocate to Canada is based by the size of your family and the immigration program you select. It also includes costs for settlement, processing fees, document translation, and other expenses.

Even before deciding on an immigration program through which you intend to immigrate to Canada, you need budget for certain costs, such as language competency tests, educational assessments, and medical exams.

The CELPIP General Test costs CAD $ 280 in Canada, including taxes. With taxes, the IELTS General Test costs CAD$ 300. The availability and costs vary depending on the country.

Your diplomas may also need to be authenticated by a government-approved institution in Canada. One of them is World Education Services (WES). A diploma validation costs around CAD 220, with an additional CAD$ 100 for each subsequent unit. The price includes basic delivery and taxes.

This procedure is required not only for Express Entry and PNPs, but also for temporary residency applications (like study or work visas). Only doctors who have been approved by the Canadian government can do these.

The cost is determined by the doctor, city, and nation, as well as the required exams, which often include a chest X-ray, blood test, and urine test.

The candidate must supply the papers and paperwork that attests to the accuracy of the information supplied on the profile after submitting it and receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Translations range in price from CAD 350 to CAD 450.

What is the application cost for Express Entry program?
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Creating an Express Entry profile is free, but you must pay when you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The fees for the principal applicant and his or her spouse are the same, however there is a separate fee for each dependent kid. Children, on the other hand, are not need to pay the fee for the right to remain in the country permanently.

Type of applicant

Fees in CAD

Principal applicant

$825

Spouses or common-law partners

$825

Dependent children

$225

Right of permanent resident fee

$500

What is the application cost for Provincial Nominee Program?
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The application or processing fees are set by each province and territory. They are in addition to the federal immigration fees that successful province nominees must pay to apply for a permanent resident visa in Canada. PNP application fees, on the other hand, are set for the entire family.

Which country received highest number of Canada PRs?
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India received highest number of PRs in 2021, next China and the third is Philippines. The top ten list of countries which received highest number of Canada PRs are given in the list below:

Indians get the highest number of Canada PR Visa in 2021

How to get your Canada PR Visa application banned?
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By ‘misrepresentation’ is implied a false statement of fact – either deliberately or unknowingly – made by an individual that might affect the decision of the other. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), misrepresentation will be considered a serious crime and involves lying, or sending “false information or documents” to the federal government of Canada.

IRCC takes serious action on lying to an IRCC officer regarding the visa information provided. Because of misrepresentation, it might

  • Forbidden from entering Canada for at least 5 years
  • Given a permanent record of fraud with IRCC
  • Denied of their status either as a Canadian permanent resident or citizen of Canada
  • Charged with having committed a crime
  • Removed from Canada

How to get your Canada PR Visa application banned

What are the top ten job markets in Canada?
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Here are the best performing cities in Canada for jobs.

 

What are the occupations in demand in Canada?
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The list of occupations in Demand in Canada includes.

How can I get Canada PR in 2022?
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Many people set their sights on relocating to Canada each year, and for good reason. There are a number of ways to obtain Canada PR, and the process can vary depending on your situation. A few key steps that can take to increase your chances of success in obtaining Canada PR. First, it is important to ensure that you have all the necessary documentation in order which includes things like your birth certificate, passport, and any other financial or medical records that may be required. And then you will need to complete an application form which can be obtained from the Canadian government website. And the process usually takes between one and two years. The most common way to apply is through the Express Entry system, which uses a points-based system to assess your eligibility. You can also apply through Provincial Nominee Programs, or by investing in a Canadian company. If you have family members who are already Canadian citizens or permanent residents, that may also be a route to take.

Is TEF test required for Canada immigration?
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The TEF test is a mandatory language proficiency test for anyone applying for permanent residence in Canada. The Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) is used to assess the level of proficiency in French of people whose mother tongue is not French and who are not already proficient in this language.

The test must be taken at an authorized testing center or at home, and the results must be submitted along with your application. There are three components to the TEF: listening, reading, and writing. Each component is worth up to 30 points, for a total possible score of 90 points. A minimum score of 60 points is required to pass the test.

Is there any difference between Canada PR and Canadian citizenship?
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A permanent resident will be granted with the right to live in Canada indefinitely. It includes right to study and work in Canada for most employers or for yourself. PR can also funded healthcare and education, among other privileges. Whereas Canadian citizen have all rights given by the government of Canada.

Does Canada offers PR without job offer?
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Yes, Canada offers PR without a job offer. You can apply it through Federal Express Entry System of Immigration and submit EOI (Expression of Interest).

Can PR get Canadian passport?
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Canada PR gives you permission to live, work and study in the country indefinitely for a specified period. But they cannot get the Canadian passport with Canada PR.

How long does the Canada PR process take in 2022?
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Canada PR takes 56 days to process in 2022. Whereas renewing or replacing an old PR card takes 136 days to process.

Which state in Canada gives PR easily?
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No surprise! Canada is the most beautiful country that supports its immigrants with Canada PR. Among all the provinces in Canada, Nova Scotia gives PR quickly. Most immigrants choose the maritime province of Canada for plenty of reasons. It is known as one of the best provinces in Canada and the best one in the country’s Atlantic region.

How long does it take to get PR in Canada in 2022?
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Get Canada Permanent Resident Visa from India in 2022 within 6-8 months. The processing times in India are usually 6 – 8 months after receiving ITA (Invitation to Apply). But you need to make a note that the PR application process can be ascertained. The time to receive an ITA is unpredictable.